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20210625|20210629|FRONT||The Center of Arts and Heritage Project||||We are well underway with our expansion project for the future building complex, The Center of Arts and Heritage. We now invite you to help us further our mission to celebrate heritage, enhance economic development, and provide the community with space to benefit from participation in the arts, creativity and local heritage. |Website Thumbnail-04.jpg|https://willcoxtheater.com/support_us.shtml#CAPITAL|N |WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20210625|20230415|FRONT||Ranching Heritage Photography||||We are calling for submissions for photography for our Heritage Courtyard banner! Submission are due by April 15th. Submit your online photos at https://forms.gle/CQ3gUTcPWXeuxGFi6|Ranching Kid.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ranching Heritage Photography Art Contest March 2023.png|N|WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20210625|20220825|FRONT||Silver Screen Movie Club||||The Silver Screen Movie Club allows regular moviegoers to qualify for awesome bonuses! Rack up holes punched in a membership card to work towards a free small soda, a free small popcorn and finally one free movie pass. The Silver Screen Movie Club also provides free movies on the card holders birthday! Learn more and register through the Movies tab of the website!|concesions_Website Thumbnail.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Silver Screen Movie Club.pdf|N |WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20221028|20230129|FRONT||Studio 128 Makerspace Open Time|3-5pm @ The Palace|Every Friday||A state of the art Makerspace with 3D printers, a laser engraver, and computers with a variety of artistic, creative, and design software. Experiment, work on your own projects, learn how to use specialized software and hardware or just use a free space to get some work done! FREE No registration required.|Studio 128 Makerspace_Website Thumbnail.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20251024|20251106|MOVIE |0movies |Regretting You|
Drama Romance PG-13 1h 57m
|October 24 - November 6|Every evening @ 6:30pm Matinee Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm|Centers on the strained relationship between young mother Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter Clara, exacerbated by Morgan's husband Chris's tragic death, forcing them to navigate life's challenges together.|regret.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33088452/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_6_nm_1_in_0_q_regr|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251024|20251106|MOVIE |0movies | Frankenstein |
Horror Drama Fantasy R 2h 29m
|October 24 - November 6|Every evening @ 7:00pm Matinee Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm|A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.|frank.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1312221/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2_tt_6_nm_0_in_0_q_frankens|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251107|20251120|MOVIE |0movies |Predator: Badlands|
Alien Invasion Action Thriller PG-13 1hr 47m
|November 7 - 20|Every evening @ 7:00pm Matinee Saturday and Sunday 2:30pm|A young Predator outcast from his clan finds an unlikely ally on his journey in search of the ultimate adversary.|badlands.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31227572/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_badlans|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251107|20251113|MOVIE |0movies |Truth & Treason|
Drama History Thriller PG-13 2h 1m
|November 7 - 13|Every evening @ 6:30pm Matinee Saturday and Sunday 2:00pm|When loyalty to country becomes loyalty to a lie, one teen risks everything to expose the truth. With the Gestapo closing in, he must decide what it really means to be a good German.|truth.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21825416/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_truth|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
22221116|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Zootopia 2|
Animal Adventure Animation
|Coming Soon||Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.|zootopia.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26443597/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_zoot|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
22221116|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Now You See Me: Now You Don't|
Crime Thriller n
|Coming Soon||BA diamond heist reunites retired Horsemen illusionists with new performers Greenblatt, Smith and Sessa as they target dangerous criminals.|see me.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4712810/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_now%2520you%2520see|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
22221116|22221111 |MOVIE |0movies |Anaconda|
Action Comedy Horror
|Coming Soon||A group of friends are going through a mid-life crisis. They decide to remake a favorite movie from their youth but encounter unexpected events when they enter the jungle.|anaconda.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33244668/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_anaconda|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
22221116| 20251010 |MOVIE |0movies |Zero A.D.|
Drama Thriller
|Coming Soon||A brutal ruler fears a prophecy and orders the death of a child...one who will change history.|zero.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34491649/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_zero%2520ad|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
22221116|22221111|MOVIE |0movies |Wicked: For Good|
Musical Family Fairy Tale
2h 13m
|Coming Soon||Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. The second of a two-part feature film adaptation of the Broadway musical.|wicked.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19847976/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_wicked|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250913|20251010|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind - The Phantom Broadcast|
Crime, Romance, Mystery
1hr 12m
|October 10, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission|A handsome radio singer has it all--fame, money, adoring fans--but what no one knows is that his accompanist, a hunchbacked piano player, is actually the voice behind the arrogant, abusive "singer"'s fame.|phantom.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0024443/?ref_=mv_close|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251011|20251114|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind - Our Town|
Drama, Family Romance
1hr 30m
|November 14, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission|Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century.|town.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032881/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_our%2520town|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251115|20251212|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind - The Great Rupert|
Comedy, Family
1hr 27m
|December 12, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission|A little squirrel with lots of charm accidentally helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles. With Jimmy Durante and Terry Moore|rupert.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042524/?ref_=mv_close|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251214|20260109|MOVIE |0movies |- Retro Rewind - The St. Louis Bank Robbery|
Drama, Crime
1hr 29m
|January 9, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission|A gang's plans for a St. Louis bank robbery are complicated when the sister of one of the thieves starts voicing her well-founded suspicions. With Steve McQueen|retro bank.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052862/|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20200817|22221111|PRICES |0movies | Ticket Prices Theater Information|
Open captions Wednesday evenings
| Evenings $11 Adults $10 Students/Military/Seniors| Matinees Sat, Sun $10 Adults $9 Students/Military/Seniors $8 Seniors on Sunday|
Open captions provide the hearing impaired with the true movie experience.
Movies with no one attending will be shut off at 10 min after the start time. 10 min after the last movie starts and no customers in the theater, the theater will close.
Ticket prices include 9.1% sales tax.
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20200817|20240131|PRICES |0movies | Baby and Me |
| Every Saturday @ 10 am $10 Adults Age 0-5 FREE| |
Come see the movies on offer at Willcox Historic Theater during a special, baby friendly showing. Ages 0-5 are welcome!
|October 3 - October 9||Closed for cleaning and maintenance Back on October 10 with Tron and Roofman|Cleaning clipart.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250615|20250705|MOVIE |drivein |Ant Hill Drive-In The Lego Movie|
Sci Fi, Animation, Comedy - PG - RUNTIME: 1h 40m
|July 4 & 5| Enjoy a FREE drive-in movie sponsored by Cochise Credit Union, Maid Rite Feeds, Valley Telecom and WTA!| Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sundown. 247 E Stewart St. (Elks Lodge Baseball Field) For drive-in rules and admission info, click the link below|lego.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ant Hill Drive 2025 flyer june rules.pdf|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250616|20250712|MOVIE |drivein |Ant Hill Drive-In The Indian in the Cupboard|
Fantasy, Family, Drama - PG - RUNTIME: 1h 35m
|July 11 & 12| Enjoy a FREE drive-in movie sponsored by Cochise Credit Union, Maid Rite Feeds, Valley Telecom and WTA!| Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sundown. 247 E Stewart St. (Elks Lodge Baseball Field) For drive-in rules and admission info, click the link below|Indian.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ant Hill Drive 2025 flyer june rules.pdf|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250617|20250719|MOVIE |drivein |Ant Hill Drive-In The Angry Birds Movie|
|July 18 & 19| Enjoy a FREE drive-in movie sponsored by Cochise Credit Union, Maid Rite Feeds, Valley Telecom and WTA!| Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sundown. 247 E Stewart St. (Elks Lodge Baseball Field) For drive-in rules and admission info, click the link below|birds.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ant Hill Drive 2025 flyer june rules.pdf|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250618|20250726|MOVIE |drivein |Ant Hill Drive-In Rango|
Animation, Adventure - PG - RUNTIME: 1h 47m
|July 25 & 26| Enjoy a FREE drive-in movie sponsored by Cochise Credit Union, Maid Rite Feeds, Valley Telecom and WTA!| Gates open at 6:30pm. Movie starts at sundown. 247 E Stewart St. (Elks Lodge Baseball Field) For drive-in rules and admission info, click the link below|rango.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Ant Hill Drive 2025 flyer june rules.pdf|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250615|20250705|MOVIE |kids |Kid's Movie Club The Lego Movie|
Sci Fi, Animation, Comedy - PG - RUNTIME: 1h 40m
|July 5 10 am| Join the Kid's Club for just $25 for the summer.
For kids aged 5 - 16 years old | Sign up at the Willcox Historic theater|lego.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250616|20250712|MOVIE |kids |Kid's Movie Club The Indian in the Cupboard|
Fantasy, Family, Drama - PG - RUNTIME: 1h 35m
|July 12 10 am| Join the Kid's Club for just $25 for the summer.
For kids aged 5 - 16 years old | Sign up at the Willcox Historic theater|Indian.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250617|20250719|MOVIE |kids |Kid's Movie Club The Angry Birds Movie|
|July 19 10 am| Join the Kid's Club for just $25 for the summer.
For kids aged 5 - 16 years old | Sign up at the Willcox Historic theater|birds.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20250618|20250704|MOVIE |kids |Kid's Movie Club Rango|
Animation, Adventure - PG - RUNTIME: 1h 47m
|July 26 10 am| Join the Kid's Club for just $25 for the summer.
For kids aged 5 - 16 years old | Sign up at the Willcox Historic theater|rango.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
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20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Gayle Berry Executive Director | | | |Gayle is a retired senior executive. She has served on boards at Southwest Behavioral Counseling and Northern Cochise Community Hospital and is a founding director of Willcox Theater and Arts. She also volunteered at TAG, an arts and humanities program for teens in Willcox. |Gayle Profile Pic.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Gary Clement Director of Movie Theater Operations | | | | Gary's degree is in Theater and he has experience in the hospitality industry and also headed the City of Willcox Teen Program, TAG. In addition to programming movies, Gary books WTA's Guest Artists, Stage to Cinema and History Lecture Series. He is our resident film expert. |GC.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|20230905|TEAM |STAFF |Scott Raffles Office and Accounts Manager| | | | Scott is a retired director of operations for Commercial Vehicle Group. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Engineering from Arizona State. He enjoys golf, team roping and restoring vintage cars. |Scott-3.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Brittany Rhoades Visual Artist| | | | Brittany is WTA's lead visual artist, teaching art in a variety of media at WTA's Palace of Art and Theater. They are currently a student at Eastern Arizona college studying to become an art major. They have a passion for teaching art and helping others and enjoy music, art, videogames, and caring for animals.|Britt Website Photo.png| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Peter Spitzer Program Specialist| | | | Peter specializes in video, photography, and marketing while dabbling in drone operation. He is an avid enjoyer of film, games, and sports, with a culinary background. He hopes to one day run his own film festival. |Peter 2025.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531| 22221111 |TEAM |STAFF |Josh Allred Graphic designer | | | | Josh oversees and designs much of WTA's graphics and print material. He received his Associates in Graphic design from Eastern Arizona College. His own interests include drawing and reading classic fiction. |Josh-1.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531| 22221111 |TEAM |STAFF |Wesley Schofield Director Center of Art and Heritage | | | | Wesley Schofield has been creating video graphics and audio content for 10+ years including advertisements, music videos, an award winning documentary, and tutorials spanning both the fine arts and digital arts worlds. A Willcox native, he is a passionate creative with a desire to teach others. From the Skatepark Committee and Downtown Revitalization Project, he cares deeply about the community. |Wesley 2025.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531| 20250723 |TEAM |STAFF |Kalee Retana Engagement Specialist | | | | Kalee has a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Business Management and a strong tie to the Willcox Community. She is currently studying to get her M.B.A. and dreams of starting an Event Planning business. In her off time, Kalee enjoys traveling, attending concerts and sporting events, and spending time with her family. |Kalee Website Photo.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Theodore Theater Bear| | | | Theodore the Theater Bear arrived at WTA pretty early and got right to work after earning his name at a community contest! He works in concessions, marketing, and has even starred in his own movie. Theodore is passionate about his sense of style and especially enjoys all the other volunteers and team members he works with.|theadore.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Cinema Security Guard| | | | Cinema has been promoted to security in the Palace where she alerts staff when someone approaches. She patrols Palace computer keyboards and serves on occasion as creative inspiration. In between Patrols you can sometimes find Cinema helping clean and supervising some of the art clubs. In her off-duty hours, she enjoys keeping other staff alert, her quarters neat and playing with her toys. |Cinema grown up.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|20230806|TEAM |STAFF |Paola Summer Assistant | | | |Paola assists with Willcox Theater and Arts' summer programs, ensuring everything runs smoothly. She is a pre-law student at Northern Arizona University and enjoys working with WTA and serving the community.|paola_Website Thumbnail.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |STAFF |Cindy Rae Volunteer | | | |Cindy Rae has worked and lived in Willcox for over 50 years. She has made an impact on the Willcox Community through volunteer work at various local events, and now by volunteering at Willcox Theater and Arts. She enjoys playing music, reading, and serving the community!|Cindy Rae Website Photo_Website Thumbnail.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Board President Eddie Browning | | | | Eddie Browning was born in the saddle and operates a family cow/calf operation. He was Economic Development Director for Willcox, headed Arizona's Rural Development Office, and was branch manager for Western Bank. He is the driving force behind the Willcox Cowboy Hall of Fame, dedicated to preserving ranching heritage. |eddie-1.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Vice President Joel Todd | | | |Joel Todd has been an educator for 30 years. He has been a teacher, coach, high school principal, and since 2008, the superintendent of Cochise Technology District. He grew up on ranches in Montana and Arizona and enjoys living in the country. He and his wife, Jenisa, have four children who keep them very busy and entertained. |Joel-2.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Secretary Jocelyn Allred | | | | Jocelyn Allred is a primary school teacher at Willcox Elementary School. She is very involved in her church and the schools her children attend. Most of her focus over the past seventeen years has been on raising her five children with her husband, Justin. Jocelyn received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1997. |jocelyn-1.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Member Ron Berry | | | | Ron Berry is a retired aerospace engineer, having held positions with Garrett Turbine Engine Co., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and Morton-Thiokol, among others. He holds several patents and serves as the Theater's and the Board's technical resource and facility engineer. He holds a Master's Degree in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. |Ron-4.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|20250630|TEAM |BOARD |Member Casey Dennis | | | | Casey Dennis grew up on a cattle ranch, served as a flight nurse in Viet Nam, and studied anthropology at the University of Arizona. She is a retired Lt Colonel, taught anthropology and directed the Elderhostel program at Yavapai College and has a stained and fused glass studio in Willcox. |P1033226.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Member Patina Thompson | | | |Patina Thompson is a Cochise County native with a bachelor's degree in Wildlife, Watershed and Rangeland Resources from the University of Arizona. She works in the agriculture insurance field and volunteers for many community organizations that benefit youth and agriculture. She is a hunter, photographer and conservationist in southeastern Arizona. |untitled 2-2.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |BOARD |Treasurer Shelley Thompson | | | |Shelley Thompson has more than 37 years of experience in the financial services industry and became the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cochise Credit Union in 1997. Shelley is married to her husband of 39 years, Billy. They have one son, Blaine, and one daughter Danelle, who have blessed them with four beautiful granddaughters.|Shelley Pic.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|20250630|TEAM |BOARD |Member Monika Cronberg | | | | Monika Cronberg is a Willcox resident since 1995. Retired after 30+ years as a teacher and administrator. She is vice president of Willcox Art League, president of Lambda Chi Omega – Alpha; served two terms on the City Council, with 2 years as vice-mayor. She created the WTA ACE of Arts program for area “seniors”, now in its 4th year. She is exploring and creating her art, while finding joy in teaching others.|P1033226.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM |SUPPORT |Art, Culture & Creativity | | | | LIVE ON STAGE Live music and stage performers from across the country
ARTS EDUCATION Classes and workshops in visual arts, crafts, and digital art, for all ages and skill levels
MUSIC Lessons, Jam Sessions, and Open Mic Nights provide opportunities to learn and share with the community
EXHIBITS Showcase local artists and photographers and bring National Traveling Exhibits to Willcox|arts.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM | SUPPORT |Youth | | | |ART CLUBS Every week, art projects, basic techniques and fun crafts unleash creativity and self-expression for youth
SUMMER PROGRAM Classes and workshops include art, photography, STEM, crafts, and music bringing talented community volunteers together with students from 3 to 93 to learn and explore
STEAM DISCOVERY WORKSHOP Creative projects introduce students to engineering methods and build technical skills
SPRING BREAK ACTIVITY WEEK A themed week of activities, crafts, movies and fun
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE Two weeks of intensive site visits to companies and in-depth projects give students an introduction to engineering fields and local careers.|youth.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM | SUPPORT |Community | | | | FESTIVALS AND EVENTS Summer’s WAMMFest of Art, Music, Movies re-creates an old-fashioned summer festival, while the Southern Arizona Independent Film Festivals showcases shorts films from local and international students and filmmakers
FILMS From first-run Studio movies to Retro Rewind, sensory sensitive showings and a summer drive-in, there’s always something at the movies
PARTNERSHIPS Cooperative programming with the Sulphur Springs Valley Historical Society, Dragonfly Association and others brings varied programming to Willcox and nearby communities.|community.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20180531|22221111|TEAM | SUPPORT |Heritage | | | | PEOPLE Building a library of video recordings of Cowboy Hall of Fame members telling their stories in their own words
RANCHING AND FARMING Video and Virtual Reality tours of historic ranches and ranch heritage recollections.
WILLCOX Heritage pathways from mid 20th century to today, capturing the character, culture and life through the decades in the memories and words of those who lived it.
1880’s WILLCOX RE-CREATION A Virtual reality depiction of Willcox and its people and businesses in its earliest days.
EXHIBITS Rotating exhibits reflecting the landscape, character and heritage of the Willcox area. |Heritage.jpg| |N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
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20240731|22221111|SUPER | top |Engineering & Technology Institute| | | |Students in the E&TI experience different engineering disciplines, jobs and companies, with site visits, projects, and challenges, learning about the careers and opportunities available in our area
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20240731| 22221111 |SUPER | top |WILLCOX HERITAGE PATHWAYS (WHP)| | | |WHP is a multi-year project that will capture on video the living memories of Willcox from mid-20th century to present day. The videos, along with historical photos and memorabilia, will form the core of an exhibit at the Center of Art and Heritage, scheduled to open in 2025.
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20240731|20250508| SUPER | top |Brown Bag Arizona History:
Four facets of Arizona History
February through May||Second Thursday, @ 12:00pm No Charge|The Palace of Art and Theater|From Buffalo Soldiers to the Railroad and the Gila River to Archeology.
Bring your lunch and learn fascinating details about our heritage|Spring all events.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20221127|20240331-|SUPER | top |Making Memories |Mural of Dos Cabezas |||The second mural in our Making Memories mural series is installed at Willcox Historic Theater Stop by and enjoy these amazing works by Doug Quarles and Kathie Brauchla
Supported by the Union Pacific Foundation|Making Memories mural 2.jpg||N|WHTP |N||| |Gayle |20171012+10.23
20180531|22221111|CREATIVE | |Create a Video Game for FREE| | | |Do you love video games? Have you always wanted to make your own but unsure how? After this tutorial you'll be ready to make your own games in no time!
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20180531|22221111|CREATIVE | |Pour Painting Tips and Tricks| | | |Ready to make something abstract? Learn the effortless, fun, and sometimes messy technique of pour painting. No previous art experience required!
Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit|| September 21 - November 1 |Thursday thru Sunday 1 - 4 pm Studio 128 |This incredible Smithsonian exhibit celebrates creativity, invention, and how innovation has shaped communities across the U.S.—including ours!|spark.jpg|https://form.jotform.com/252555660560155|N |WHTP ||FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003001|20251101|EVENT | seasonal |Teach art or tech! Join our Roster and share your talents || Fill out our Instructor Form today |Perfect for teachers, artists, retirees |Paid and volunteer opportunities Teach the age group you want We help you get started|Roster Call.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/CallforInstructorsForm.pdf|N |WHTP |S|FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20240101| 20250718 | EVENT | seasonal |SUMMER SHOWCASE
Friday July 18 10 am - 1 pm @ the Palace 116 N Railroad Ave |Something for everyone! |||A display of some of the creations, art, crafts and projects current during our 2025 Summer Program |showcase 2025.jpg||N|WHTP | | FRONT || |Gayle |20171012+10.23
20240102| 20250531 | EVENT | seasonal |Engineering & Technology
Institute |Participate in team- based, hand-on design challenges, hear from and interact with working engineers, and experience off-campus site visits to engineering areas.|||For Students ages 13 - 18, or entering grades 7 - 12 in the fall. |ETI 25.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Engineering & Technology Institute C.pdf|N|WHTP |S| FRONT |https://form.jotform.com/250825218490154| |Gayle |20171012+10.23
20250101| 20250616 | EVENT | seasonal |Virtual Reality Boot Camp
|One week of intensive programming led by Grand Canyon University Computer Science Department and you'll have a completed VR Game. Are you up for it?|||Students ages 13 and up |VR Boot camp.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/summer Vr bootcamp flyer.pdf|N|WHTP |S||https://form.jotform.com/250565344421048| |Gayle |20171012+10.23
20250102| 20250704 | EVENT | seasonal |Arizona Science Center Camps
|Two week-long camp sessions that spark curiosity in science through hands- on interactive programs!|||Grades 1 - 8 |Sci Ctr.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/AZ Sci Ctr Flyer_Willcox (1).pdf|N|WHTP |S||UPLOAD_files/AZ Sci Ctr Flyer_Willcox (1).pdf| |Gayle |20171012+10.23
20220305| 20251231 |ART | learn |Kid's Art Club - Grades 1-4||10 - 11:00am - Every Friday
| The Palace of Art and Theater |Every week there's a new project - fun, creative and exploring different types of art. Encourage your kids' artistic expression.
FREE No registration required. |art club 1-4 general.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/elementary school.pdf|N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20230305| 202451231 |ART | learn |Pencils of Doom (Art Club)| |1:30pm Every Friday|The Palace of Art and Theater |If you doodle or you're a serious artist, you can learn new techniques, experiment with different art media and explore your own creativity! For middle and high school students FREE No registration required.
No meeting November 22 and 29 Meets again December 2|Doom general.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20220310| 20251231 |ART | learn |ACE of Arts||10am - 1pm Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday
Starts again on September 3!| The Palace of Art and Theater |Join Monika Cronberg in ACE (Aging as a Creative Endeavor) of Arts for a program that helps you bring out your lifetime of experience to Explore, Discover, Learn and Create! Bring your own lunch for mid-day mingling! FREE No registration required.|1-11-23 guy at ACE 2.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20230305|20251231|ART | learn |Creative Cartel||10:00am Every Saturday |The Palace of Art and Theater | Learn principles of art and experiment with a variety of art media plus enjoy open studio time for your own projects Open to adults of every age FREE No registration required.|CreativeCartelMonika.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20230305| 20251231 |ART | learn |Intro to Art!||5:30pm 1st & 3rd Thursdays |Studio 128 | Back to basics, enjoy a new casual art class for adults where you can join along at anytime. Open to adults of every age FREE No registration required.|intro art.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20221028| 20251231 |ART | learn |Guitar Lessons || 5:00 pm Mondays before the First and Third Tuesdays of each month Starts Again on September 1 |At the Palace | Guitar Lessons with Ned Robbins. You'll be strumming and jamming in no time
Ages 12 and up
No Charge Bring your own guitar or contact us if you will need one |guitar lessons.jpg||N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003500| 20251115 |ART | learn |Paint Night|$30 includes all supplies |6 pm Saturday, November 15 |The Palace of Art and Theater |A forest scene perfect for autumn, falling leaves and a winding path Create your own on canvas! |Novpaint.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003500| 20250913|ART | learn |Kat's Korral|$10 includes all supplies . |1 pm Saturday, September 13 |The Palace of Art and Theater |Repurpose wood shims into scarecrows and candy corn, plus pumpkins out of pool noodles??|KatSept.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003600| 20250131 |ART | learn |Paint Night at Bowie|$15 includes all supplies |4 pm Friday, January 31 |105 5th Street, Bowie |Amazing stained glass look just in time for Valentine's Day - Create your own unique version with instructor Britt Rhoades! |BowiepaintnightJan25.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20221028|20240731|ART | learn |Studio 128 Makerspace ||Starts Again on September 6!! 3-5pm Every Friday 3rd Friday is project day|Studio 128 |A state of the art Makerspace with 3D printers, a laser engraver, and computers with a variety of artistic, creative, and design software. Experiment, work on your own projects, learn how to use specialized software and hardware or just use a free space to get some work done! FREE No registration required. |Makerspace.jpg||N|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20221028|20241122|ART | learn |DISCOVERY WORKSHOP || November 22 1 pm and 5 pm|Podcasting at Studio 128 128 N Railroad Ave| 1 pm session is geared toward kids 10 and up and a first experience creating a podcast
5 pm session is an intermediate class with more advanced concepts for teens through adults
No Charge Registration not required |PODCAST.png||N|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20200101|22221111|EVENT | takepart |Jam Session|Bring what you got!|3:00pm Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday| The Palace of Art and Theater |Pick up an instrument, bring your voice, or come just to listen. Come join this circle of musicians to make music and have a good time!
Acoustic instruments preferred.
FREE No registration required. |jam.jpg||N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20200101|20250321|EVENT | takepart |Pirate Week!|PIRATES INVADE WILLCOX!|A Pirate Event everyday!| The Palace of Art and Theater |Pirate movies, pirate trivia, a treasure hunt, costume contest, make your own pirate map
Every day is something Pirate!!
FREE No registration required. |pirate week.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Pirate Week Informational Flyer-2.pdf|N |WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20251011|20251114| EVENT | experience |- Retro Rewind - Our Town| The Willcox Historic Theater |November 14, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission|
Change comes slowly to a small New Hampshire town in the early 20th century.|town.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0032881/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_our%2520town|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251115|20251212| EVENT | experience |- Retro Rewind - The Great Rupert| The Willcox Historic Theater|December 12, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission| A little squirrel with lots of charm accidentally helps two poor, down-but-NOT-out families overcome their obstacles. With Jimmy Durante and Terry Moore|rupert.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0042524/?ref_=mv_close|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
20251214|20260109| EVENT | experience |- Retro Rewind - The St. Louis Bank Robbery| The Willcox Historic Theater |January 9, 1:00pm| Includes a baby popcorn and bottled water with ticket purchase $6 Admission|A gang's plans for a St. Louis bank robbery are complicated when the sister of one of the thieves starts voicing her well-founded suspicions. With Steve McQueen|retro bank.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052862/|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20180523+10.23|
00002750|20251108|EVENT | experience |Red Carpet Shindig The Event of the Year!||Saturday Nov 8 @ 6:00pm SOLD OUT! |Elks Lodge |Come in Your Finest Ball Gown or your Cleanest Overalls Great Food, Great Entertainment and a Lot of Fun
Benefits Willcox Theater and Arts|Shindig 25.jpg|https://www.jotform.com/build/232016888246057|N|WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003500|20250508|EVENT | experience |Brown Bag
ARCHEOLOGY OF SOUTHEAST ARIZONA ||Thursday, May 8 @ 12:00pm |The Palace of Art and Theater |Casey Dennis gives an overview of Southwestern archaeology, from the coming of the first men into the new world to cultures practicing agriculture in southeastern Arizona prior to the first Spanish contact.|5-8 Casey BB.jpg||N|WHTP |N| FRONT | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00002900|20250322|EVENT | experience |Live on Stage!
Ryan David Green and Cindy Rae!||Saturday March 22 @ 6:30 pm|The Palace of Art and Theater |Enjoy Ryan David Green's virtuosic acoustic guitar pieces and delicate vocal tunes and Cindy Rae's inimitable country sound
Get your tickets today by clicking the link below!|Ryan-Cindy Concert.jpg|https://form.jotform.com/250406906263050|N|WHTP |N|FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003000|20250412|EVENT | experience |Southern Arizona Independent Film Festival|Festival April 11-12, 2025|The Palace of Art and Theater | |The festival screens G and PG rated short films (under 15 minutes) |Saiff v2.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/2024 SAIFF Screenings Poster.pdf|N |WHTP ||FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
20200101|20241203|EVENT | takepart |Willcox Community Choir|| Mondays at 5:00pm |The Palace - 116 N Railroad Ave |Make beautiful music in the new Community Choir. Enjoy singing a variety of music types with others in the community.
All voices and levels of experience welcome
No auditions required |Willcox Community Choir.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Willcox Community Choir Flyer.pdf|N|WHTP |N| FRONT || |Gayle |20171012+11.22
20200101|20250201|EVENT | takepart |Photography Contest Pet Theme |Starting Now| Entries Due by February 1 |
| Whether your pet is large or small, mammal, reptilian, or avian, capture its best moment.
Selected photos will be shown on the Heritage Courtyard banner
|JanPhotoContest.jpg|https://form.jotform.com/242256260958159|N|WHTP |N||| |Gayle |20171012+11.22
20230320|20230729|EVENT | experience |Matinee My Way - Shrek|Saturday, July 29th|10:00am @ Willcox Historic Theater||Enjoy a special showing of Shrek with the sound down low and lights turned up for a sensory friendly experience. Those with special dietary needs may bring their own snacks! Matinee my Way is a walk-in event! No registration is required.|shrek_Website Thumbnail.jpg|https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0126029/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_q_shrek|N|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle 20180523+10.23|
20221127|20240731|SUPER | top |Summer Workshops:
Arts of All Kinds |Something for everyone from Age 3 to 93 |||Arts workshops are offered in watercolor, chalk, pour painting, crafts, digital art, exploring art and much more|Art section web thumbnail.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/Art Section.pdf|N|WHTP |S||https://form.jotform.com/240606841814152| |Gayle |20171012+10.23
20221127| 20240731 |SUPER | top |Summer Workshops:
Science, Tech and Engineering |Something for everyone from Age 3 to 93 |||Science from Geology to Astronomy, Rockets, 3D printing and NASA Mission 2 Mars projects|STEM section web thumbnail.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/STEM section.pdf|N|WHTP |S||https://form.jotform.com/240606841814152| |Gayle |20171012+10.23
00003500| 20240608 |ART | learn |Parent-Child Paint Night|$15 includes all supplies |6 pm Thursday, June 8 |The Palace of Art and Theater |Any age child from 4 to 40+, and their parent! If you want to make a special cat and kitten painting together, this paint night is for you. |parent child paint night.jpg||Y|WHTP |N| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00002500|20240209|EVENT | takepart |Open Mic Night|Show off your talent!|7:00pm, Friday February 9| The Palace of Art and Theater |Tune up your kazoo, polish your clogs, loosen up your vocal cords and show off your talent at Open Mic Night. Or come on by and marvel at our local talent! FREE to perform, FREE to watch and enjoy! Sign-ins start at 6:30pm!|Open Mic Night Peter.png||N |WHTP |O| | | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00003000|20240601|EVENT | experience |WAMM FEST Willcox Art, Music and Movies
June 1, 2024|| Starts at 4 pm FREE|Railroad Park |An Old-Fashioned Summer Festival with plenty of activities for the kids, fun art projects to try, live music and end the evening with the movie MegaMind at the AntHill Drive-in|WAMM.jpg|../UPLOAD_files/WAMM FLYER Bubbles.pdf|N |WHTP ||FRONT| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |
00002750|20240204|EVENT | experience |Stage to Cinema PIRATES OF PENZANCE!||Friday, Feb 2 @ 6:30pm Sunday Feb 4 @ 2:00pm|The Palace of Art and Theater |The only Gilbert & Sullivan opera to premiere in the United States, Pirates' "patter songs, preposterous rhymes and Victorian setting keep it fresh and hilarious. Recorded live in HD at the English National Opera|Pirates 1.jpg||Y|WHTP |N|| | |Gayle |20171012+11.22 |